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Broncos place practice squad OT Will Sherman on injury list

The Broncos placed OT Will Sherman (ankle) on their practice squad injury list on Tuesday.

The offensive line injuries keep coming for the Denver Broncos.

The Broncos placed backup offensive tackle Will Sherman (ankle) on the team’s practice squad injury list on Tuesday, according to KUSA-TV’s Mike Klis. The injury happened during practice last week.

Sherman (6-4, 300 pounds) joined the Broncos in 2022 after previously competing on the practice squad of the New England Patriots in 2021. He spent last season on Denver’s practice squad and is yet to make his NFL debut.

The Broncos also lost fill-in starting right tackle Alex Palczewski and starting center Luke Wattenberg to ankle injuries this week. Denver signed tackle Cam Fleming and center Dieter Eiselen to the practice squad to add more depth while Palczewski and Wattenberg are sidelined.

Broncos right tackle Mike McGlinchey (knee) will be eligible to return from injured reserve next week. In the meantime, Matt Peart (right tackle) and Alex Forsyth (center) are likely the next men up on the offensive line.

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Broncos OT Alex Palczewski believed to have suffered high ankle sprain

Alex Palczewski likely has a high ankle sprain. Mike McGlinchey has to sit out one more game before being eligible to return from IR.

Denver Broncos right tackle Alex Palczewski is believed to have suffered a high ankle sprain during Sunday’s 34-18 win over the Las Vegas Raiders, according to a report from NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero.

Palczewski (6-6, 314 pounds) will undergo more testing on Monday. If it is indeed a high ankle sprain, Palczewski could miss multiple weeks. That would be a big blow to Denver’s offensive line as ‘Palco’ has done an excellent job filling in for Mike McGlinchey, who is still on injured reserve.

“Very impressed,” Broncos offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi said when asked about Palczewski on Friday. “We talked about it last week. This guy started and I think he set a record for most games played in college. He just knows how to play the game. I think we kind of anticipated that he’d be able to hang in there and be productive.

“You don’t know for sure until you really see the live bullets and he’s kind of lived up to those expectations. It’s fun to watch when you have a guy that’s [a] late draft pick or a free agent who are able to come in and compete at that level and compete well. It’s very exciting.”

If the Broncos place Palczewski on IR, he would have to sit out at least four games. McGlinchey, meanwhile, will be eligible to return in Week 7 against the New Orleans Saints.

In the meantime, Matt Peart is presumably the next man up against the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 6, assuming Palczewski won’t be available.

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Broncos LB Alex Singleton will undergo ACL surgery in L.A. on Oct. 15

Broncos LB Alex Singleton will undergo ACL surgery in Los Angeles on Oct. 15, according to 9News.

After tearing his ACL against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sept. 22, Denver Broncos inside linebacker Alex Singleton will travel to California for surgery later this month, according to a report from KUSA-TV’s Mike Klis.

Dr. Neal ElAttrache will perform the surgery in Los Angeles on Oct. 15, according to Klis. It was a clean injury for Singleton, which is good news for the linebacker’s recovery. He should be healed in time to return ahead of the 2025 season, which will be the final year of his contract with the Broncos.

In the meantime, Denver has turned to Justin Strnad to step up at ILB.

“It hurts a lot,” defensive coordinator Vance Joseph said of Singleton’s injury last week. “Obviously, you lose one of your better players, it’s not good for you. It’s a long season, and every year something is going to happen. I didn’t know what was going to happen, but I’m not shook or surprised that we lost a good player. We have guys in that room that have been practicing and playing for us that we had picked that we have to play with.

“When you lose a player like Alex, everyone has to do more, have to be better on game day. The safeties have to be better, and Pat [Surtain] has to be better. It’s a group effort to kind of cover what he gave us.”

Singleton led the Broncos with 31 tackles before his injury.

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Broncos injury report: JL Skinner ruled out for Week 4

Broncos safety JL Skinner (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Jets. Here’s the complete injury report.

Denver Broncos safety and special teams ace JL Skinner (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday’s game against the New York Jets after missing two straight weeks of practice.

Last week, Denver elevated safety Tanner McCalister from the practice squad to the game-day roster. With Skinner out again this week, McCalister might be a candidate for another elevation in Week 4.

Elsewhere on the injury report, tight end/fullback Nate Adkins (shoulder) and wide receiver Josh Reynolds (Achilles) are cleared to play.

View the team’s final injury report below.

Broncos injury report

Player Injury Wed Thur Fri Sat
DB JL Skinner Ankle DNP DNP DNP Out
TE Nate Adkins Shoulder Limited Limited Full
WR Josh Reynolds Achilles Limited Full Full

Broncos linebacker Alex Singleton (ACL) does not appear on the injury report because he was placed on injured reserve on Wednesday, ending his season.

Sunday’s game will be regionally televised on CBS (view the TV map). New York is considered a home favorite against Denver this week.

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Broncos injuries: JL Skinner held out of practice again

Broncos safety JL Skinner’s status for Sunday’s game against the Jets is in doubt after he was held out of practice again on Thursday.

Denver Broncos safety JL Skinner (ankle) missed practice again on Thursday, marking the fifth straight practice he has been held out dating back to last week. Barring a quick recovery turnaround, the safety seems unlikely to play against the New York Jets on Sunday.

Elsewhere on the injury report, tight end/fullback Nate Adkins (shoulder) was limited Thursday and wide receiver Josh Reynolds (Achilles) was upgraded to a full participant.

The Broncos elevated safety Tanner McCalister from the practice squad to the game-day roster when Skinner was ruled out last week. If Skinner is not able to play against the Jets, McCalister will likely be a candidate to get called up again in Week 4.

View the team’s complete Thursday injury report below.

Broncos injury report

Player Injury Wed Thur Fri Sat
DB JL Skinner Ankle DNP DNP
TE Nate Adkins Shoulder Limited Limited
WR Josh Reynolds Achilles Limited Full

Denver linebacker Alex Singleton (ACL) does not appear on the injury report because he was placed on injured reserve on Wednesday, ending his season.

The Broncos will practice again on Friday and then release a final injury report with game statuses for Sunday’s showdown with the Jets.

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Broncos injury news: One player held out of practice

Broncos DB JL Skinner (ankle) did not practice Wednesday. TE/FB Nate Adkins (shoulder) and WR Josh Reynolds (Achilles) were limited.

Denver Broncos safety JL Skinner (ankle) was held out of practice Wednesday. The safety also missed all of practice last week and did not play in Sunday’s game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Elsewhere on the injury report, tight end/fullback Nate Adkins (shoulder) and wide receiver Josh Reynolds (Achilles) were limited at practice.

The biggest injury news of the day was Denver placing linebacker Alex Singleton on injured reserve with a season-ending torn ACL. Because he has been moved off the 53-man roster to IR, Singleton does not appear on the injury report.

View the team’s complete Wednesday injury report below.

Broncos injury report

Player Injury Wed Thur Fri Sat
DB JL Skinner Ankle DNP
TE Nate Adkins Shoulder Limited
WR Josh Reynolds Achilles Limited

Denver will practice again on Thursday and Friday before releasing a final injury report with game statuses for Sunday’s showdown with the New York Jets in Week 4.

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Broncos vs. Steelers injury report: Russell Wilson questionable for Week 2

Steelers QB Russell Wilson (calf) is questionable for Sunday’s game. Broncos WR Devaughn Vele (ribs) has been ruled out.

Denver Broncos wide receiver Devaughn Vele (ribs) has been ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Elsewhere eon the injury front, left tackle Garett Bolles (calf), receiver Josh Reynolds (Achilles) and center Luke Wattenberg (ankle) have been cleared to play.

As for the Pittsburgh Steelers, quarterback Russell Wilson (calf) is listed as questionable for Week 2.

“If his availability is questionable, then starting is less so,” Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said of Wilson. If Wilson does not play on Sunday, Justin Fields will start against the Broncos.

Denver’s final injury report can be seen below. DNP = did not participate.

Broncos vs. Steelers injury report

Player Injury Wed Thur Fri Game Status
WR Devaughn Vele Ribs DNP DNP DNP Out
OT Garett Bolles Calf DNP Limited Full
WR Josh Reynolds Achilles DNP Limited Full
C Luke Wattenberg Ankle DNP Limited Full
OLB Jonah Elliss Knee Limited Full Full

The Broncos also placed running back Audric Estime (ankle) on injured reserve earlier this week, ruling him out for at least four games.

Denver’s game against the Steelers will be regionally televised on CBS. The Broncos are considered betting underdogs despite playing at home.

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Broncos vs. Steelers injury report: Garett Bolles and Russell Wilson limited

Broncos LT Garett Bolles (calf) and Steelers QB Russell Wilson (calf) were both limited at their respective Thursday practices.

The Denver Broncos had three players return to practice on Thursday, including left tackle Garett Bolles (calf).

Broncos wide receiver Josh Reynolds (Achilles) and center Luke Wattenberg (ankle) were also back on the field Thursday, but receiver Devaughn Vele (ribs) remained sidelined. After practice, Bolles indicated he’ll be ready to roll on Sunday.

As for the Pittsburgh Steelers, quarterback Russell Wilson (calf) was limited again on Thursday. After practice, Wilson said he wants to play but knows he has to be smart with his injury.

Denver’s complete Thursday injury report can be seen below. DNP = did not participate.

Broncos Thursday injury report

Player Injury Wed Thur Fri Game Status
OT Garett Bolles Calf DNP Limited
WR Josh Reynolds Achilles DNP Limited
WR Devaughn Vele Ribs DNP DNP
C Luke Wattenberg Ankle DNP Limited
OLB Jonah Elliss Knee Limited Full

Note that running back Audric Estime (ankle) does not appear on the injury report because he was placed on injured reserve on Wednesday.

The Broncos will release a final injury report with game statuses after Friday’s practice.

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Broncos injury report: Garett Bolles did not practice Wednesday

Broncos left tackle Garett Bolles (calf) was among four players who did not practice Wednesday.

Denver Broncos left tackle Garett Bolles did not practice Wednesday after suffering what the team initially described as an ankle injury in Week 1. Bolles is now listed on the injury report with a calf injury.

Bolles left Sunday’s game against the Seattle Seahawks in the fourth quarter and was replaced by Matt Peart. Broncos coach Sean Payton said Monday that Bolles suffered a “contusion,” but X-Rays and MRIs came back negative.

Bolles, 32, started all 17 games last season for the Broncos, but he missed 12 games in 2022, three games in 2021 and one game in 2020. Now in his eighth year in the NFL, Bolles is in the final year of his contract. DNP = did not participate.

Denver’s complete Wednesday injury report can be seen below.

Broncos Wednesday injury report

Player Injury Wed Thur Fri Game Status
OT Garett Bolles Calf DNP
WR Josh Reynolds Achilles DNP
WR Devaughn Vele Ribs DNP
C Luke Wattenberg Ankle DNP
OLB Jonah Elliss Knee Limited

Note that running back Audric Estime (ankle) does not appear on the injury report because he was placed on injured reserve on Wednesday.

The Broncos are scheduled to practice again on Thursday and Friday. After Friday’s practice, Denver will release a final injury report with game statuses for Sunday’s showdown with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

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Sean Payton provides brief injury update on Garett Bolles

“All the X-Rays were negative,” Sean Payton said of Garett Bolles. “Good news there. MRIs were negative. Obviously, there’s a contusion.”

Denver Broncos left tackle Garett Bolles left Sunday’s game against the Seattle Seahawks with an ankle injury in the fourth quarter of a 26-20 loss.

After the game, Broncos coach Sean Payton indicated that he believed Bolles bruised his ankle and would be “fine.” During his conference call with reporters on Monday, Payton was asked for an update on the lineman.

“How about this being the first Monday morning presser where we’ll discuss an injury, but then we’re never going to discuss it again?” Payton said. “All the X-Rays were negative. Good news there. MRIs were negative. Obviously, there’s a contusion. That’s what I know, and that’s a positive.”

The “contusion” is the “bruise” that Payton referenced on Sunday night. It remains to be seen if that will cause Bolles to miss any time. Matt Peart filled in for Bolles against the Seahawks.

The Broncos will return to practice on Wednesday and an injury report will follow, so we’ll find out more about Bolles’ status mid-week.

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